The Oklahoma Cattlewomen are encouraging all young Beef Advocates to join this statewide competition open to Oklahoma youth from grades 5th – 12th. The contest is being held April 4th, starting at 9:00 am and should be wrapped up by noon depending upon how many contestants.
This year the event will be located at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau headquarters. The address is 2501 N. Stiles Avenue, OKC. You need not pre-register but if you know you plan to attend, please email Ddee Haynes or Tammi Didlot at the email addresses shown below so we can have some general idea of how many to expect.
Goal: Create and implement youth advocates who will further their knowledge of beef education and consumer interaction.
Competition: There will be two mock interactions.
1. Media – the contestant will participate in a mock media interview. The interviewer will ask pre-determined questions with the option to ask follow-up questions. A panel of judges will observe the interaction for knowledge, articulation, poise and the contestant’s ability to explain beef production and present the beef community in a positive manner.
2. Peer – A staged conversation between contestant and his/her peer which includes beef production and/or nutrition. A panel of judges will observe each contestant on their ability to relay to their peers appropriate and accurate information regarding beef community and beef nutrition.
Junior Contestants: Current grade 5th -8th
Senior Contestants: Current grade 9th-12th
Prizes: Cash awards
Junior Division:
1st place, $300
2nd place, $200
3rd place, $100
Senior Division:
1st place, $500
2nd place, $300
3rd place, $200
For more information about this contest contact:
Ddee Haynes, OCW Beef Advocate Co-Chairperson, 580-772-4053, ddeehpj@gmail.com
Tammi Didlot, OCW Beef Co-Advocate, 405-409-7633, tammididlot@gmail.com
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